PARIS — Incumbents and political newcomers Monday, June 5, addressed the public on how they would guide the town if elected to the Board of Selectmen. Paris attorney Sarah Glynn moderated the Candidates Night forum at the Town Office, where roughly 30 people attended. Board Chair Janet Jamison and Selectman Kathy Richardson are being challenged in […]
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Oxford selectmen candidates agree on need for planning
OXFORD — Ensuring the financial stability of the town topped the concerns of residents who turned out Tuesday night, June 6, to hear the views of three candidates for the Board of Selectmen. About 50 people appeared at the Oxford Recreation Center on King Street for the the Meet the Candidates Night to ask questions […]
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OXFORD — It may be time for Oxford taxpayers to pay the piper. Voters will be asked to approve a $5.79 million budget – a 28.12 percent increase – at the annual town meeting Saturday, June 10. Action on the 32-article warrant begins at 10 a.m. at the Oxford Elementary School, 79 Pleasant St. The selectmen’s proposed budget […]
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Otisfield board hears recycling proposal from Oxford Hills company
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen met with the owner of an Oxford Hills waste management company Wednesday evening about his offer to handle the town’s recycling after July 1. Josh Tice, owner and operator of Tice Waste Management, said his goal in speaking with the Board of Selectmen was to “let you all know […]
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Man injured in Bridgton home explosion, fire
BRIDGTON (WGME) — A man is injured after witnesses reported an explosion followed by a fire Tuesday night. The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m. Crews responded to 3 Noble Lane where witnesses told the assistant fire chief that an explosion was heard. A man was hospitalized with unknown injuries, firefighters said, and the State […]
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Oxford hosts Candidates Night
OXFORD — Ensuring the financial stability of the town topped the concerns of residents who turned out Tuesday night to hear the views of three candidates for Board of Selectmen. About 50 people appeared at the Oxford Recreation Center on King Street for the the Meet the Candidates Night to ask questions of candidates Mark […]
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What you need to know
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Buckfield Town Office June 6, 2017 Interim town manager search What happened: Selectmen met in executive session to review interim town manager candidates’ applications and in open session, voted to include the two newly elected selectmen in the interview process. What it means: To date, five applications have been submitted. The […]
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Telstar graduates receive $167K in scholarships
BETHEL — Telstar Regional High School seniors received $167,000 for higher education during Scholarship Night on Tuesday. A total of 238 awards were given from businesses, memorials and Project Opportunity. According to the SAD 44 website, Project Opportunity is a partnership between the SAD 44 educational community and its surrounding business community. It’s geared toward […]
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Three candidates vie for open selectman seat
OXFORD — Candidates Mark Blaquiere, Dana Dilingham and Ernest “Ed” Knightly are squaring off for one open seat on the Board of Selectmen in next week’s election. The seat is held by longtime Selectman Roger Jackson, who chose not to seek re-election this year. Last year, Blaquiere and Dillingham faced off as two of five […]
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Otisfield board to hear presentation on recycling options on June 7
OTISFIELD – The Board of Selectmen will meet with Tice Waste Management on Wednesday, June 7, to discuss the town’s future recycling options. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Last month, selectmen learned that after July 1, Oxford County Regional Recycling Corp. will not make pickups in Otisfield. Androscoggin Valley […]